Explore the Family Name Ludens
The meaning of Ludens
German: patronymic from Luden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ludens in the United States?
The surname Ludens has experienced a decrease in prevalence in the United States according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Ludens was ranked as the 83,301st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 120,187th place, representing a change of -44.28%. The number of individuals bearing this name also decreased during this time period, with the count falling from 210 in 2000 to just 144 in 2010, a decline of about 31.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #120,187 | -44.28% |
| Count | 210 | 144 | -31.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludens
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Ludens is predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity, based on data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.19% of those bearing the name were identified as White, though this proportion slightly declined to 95.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a small increase in the percentage of individuals with the surname identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.38% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the name being associated with other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 95.14% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.47% | 45.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |